Bugatti Veyron

Written By Unknown on Monday, June 6, 2011 | 5:11 AM

Car Name: Bugatti Veyron

Brand Name: Bugatti?

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The Bugatti Veryron is, by every measure, the world's fastest production road car. It's the quickest to 60, it has the highest top speed, and it can absolutely dominate a track.

With a claimed 1001 horsepower, the Veyron is a major technical achievement. Its engine has 16 cylinders, essentially formed by joining two V8 engines at the crank.

This W16 powerplant displaces 8.0 liters and features ten radiators for everything from the engine cooling systems to the air conditioner.

The $1.3 million Veyron will reach a top speed of 253 mph - a speed it can maintain for 12 minutes before all the fuel is gone. Power is transmitted to the pavement via four-wheel-drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission.

The car can hit 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, 100 mph in 5.5 seconds, and 150 mph in 9.8 seconds. Getting to 200 mph takes 18.3 seconds, and 250 mph takes 42.3 seconds.

Drivetrain
Layout	Mid-Engine, AWD
Transmission	7 Speed DSG Sequential Manual
Engine
Engine Type	Quad-Turbocharged 16 Cylinder
Horsepower	1001 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque	922 lb-ft. @ 2200 rpm
Compression Ratio	9.00:1
Displacement	7993 cc
Exterior
Curb Weight	4162 lb.
Height	47.4 in.
Length	175.7 in.
Wheelbase	106.7 in
Width	78.7 in.
Performance
0-60 mph	2.46 sec
1/4 mile	10.2 sec
Braking, 62-0 mph	2.3 sec
Fuel Consumption	EPA est. 7 mpg city/ 10 mpg highway
Top Speed	253 mph